Our PhDs

Zornitza Bakalova

Requirements prioritization in agile projects

Agile Software Development Methodologies experienced wide acceptation and adoption in software developing companies in the recent years. One of the key characteristics of any agile approach is its explicit focus on business value. ... read more

Rafael Barbosa

Intrusion Detection in SCADA Systems

Large industrial facilities, such as water distribution infrastructures, electricity generation plants and oil refineries, need to be continuously monitored and controlled to assure proper functioning. ... read more

Maarten Bezemer

Real-Time Data Transport over Networks and Software Architectures for Robotics

To increase quality of surgical operations and comfort of the patient during and after surgeries, this research project aims to design and build a tele-manipulation system. ... read more

Begül Bilgin

Secure Implementations of Lightweight Cryptographic Algorithms

We increasingly rely on embedded systems in our everyday lives; examples are smart cards, RFID tags, and sensor nodes that are used for public transport, health care monitoring equipment, pay TV systems, smart electricity meters, anticounterfeiting, electronic road pricing, etc. ... read more